Don’t and go too fast, mama
I’m steady on a rock trippin’
I’ll tell you that I’m not slippin’
But tell me not a thing rippin’
Let’s say that there will be lippin’
I’m standing on top blinkin’
I’d tell ya that I don’t know
But yer favored now by fifty
And I’m right at home
Damn, if I’m not climbing up a tree right now
And everything is peaceful love
And right in me
And I know that we may go and change someday
I couldn’t rightly say
That’s for parting days
What I went and thought about
All in one day
Is simply in-divisible?
As we go our separate ways
Have you already spoken?
Did I hear you say?
Did I already hear you say?
When you’re gone
That’s a long, old weight of mine
And damn, if I’m not climbing up a tree right now
And every little thing is love
And right with me
And how am I to know that someday you might change the road?
I caught an offering
That’s a burning ring
Is it just coming or going?
Or will it hang around?
For a long, long time
Well, I’ve had too much
And not nearly enough
‘Cause I’m afraid with that love
And then they make me this way
I, I’ll just go ahead away!
On the loose
The opposite of fools!
I will run the table all through
‘Cause I still don’t know the truth
But damn, if I’m not climbing up a tree right now
And everything is peaceful love
And right in me
And I know that someday you may change someway
I couldn’t rightly say
That’s for parting ways
Finding Stillness in Uncertainty
“Everything Is Peaceful Love” by Bon Iver captures a sense of calm amid life’s unpredictability. The lyrics reflect an inner dialogue filled with gentle reassurances and contemplative questions. Imagery like “climbing up a tree” and “steady on a rock trippin'” suggests a search for stability while navigating change and vulnerability. The repeated notion that “everything is peaceful love” hints at an acceptance of the present moment, even when faced with uncertainty about the future or the possibility of parting ways.
The Beauty of Fleeting Moments
Bon Iver skillfully weaves themes of transience and connection. The song contemplates how relationships and feelings can evolve, asking whether love will “hang around for a long, long time.” The blend of reflective questions and affirmations creates a bittersweet tone, celebrating the beauty of shared moments and the inevitability of change. Ultimately, the lyrics offer comfort in the idea that peace and love can be found within, regardless of what lies ahead.
Song Credits
Artist: Bon Iver
Songwriters: Not specified
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